Fantastic Western Electric 302 - Custom White Metal Version! This wonderful working example of 1930s design is sure to fit into your period decorating scheme. What I love most about this phone is the great RRRING that will be sure to get the attention of everyone in your household!
The Model 302 desk telephone was introduced in 1937. Created by famed industrial designer Henry Dreyfuss, the first versions had a die-cast zinc housing, however, demands for metal during WW2 necessitated a shift to thermo-plastic housings on later models. The 302 series was the first Western Electric desk telephone to contain the ringer and induction coil within the phone. Previous desk models required a separate subscriber set or bell box that was attached by the line cord.While the 302 series telephone is predominately found in black, it was also produced in nine colours. When the thermoplastic housings became the standard, the colours were moulded in the plastic of that colour rather than being painted on as was the case of the die-cast phones.The Model 302 was manufactured until 1954 and during it's lifetime it was the workhorse of the phone system.This metal 302 dates from the late 1940s and it has a like-new porcelain alphanumeric dial plate that show none of the wear that is so characteristic in phones from this period. The phone has been completely disassembled, carefully stripped, and then expertly refinished with a brilliant white high gloss finish to feature the glorious profile of this model. Although Western Electric never produced a white 302, we feel that they should have and think that you will agree. The bakelite handset has been professionally painted using the very same materials and procedures implemented by the original phone companies of yesteryear. We have also added the deluxe chrome trim package to this phone. The dial and handset bands accent the smmoth white finish beuatifully As an added bonus, the phone comes with new matching white cloth covered line and handset cords. All components have been fully overhauled and tested to ensure that they will function properly both now, and in the years to come. This wonderful piece of history carries a one year parts and labour warranty subject to our standard terms and conditions.This is a great opportunity to own a fantastic Shabby Chic example of fully functional classic technology.
